ALBANY - When it comes to reopening businesses in Chautauqua County and Western New York there was some good news delivered by the governor's office on Sunday. Governor Andrew Cuomo said Western New York could soon start reopening from coronavirus … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Officials Warn About Not Following Social Distancing Guidelines
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County health officials are warning the public about the consequences of not following social distancing guidelines for COVID-19 as the county saw a 20% increase in confirmed coronavirus cases over a three-day period. On … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: May 14, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county and also gives his thoughts about the delay in the Western New York region reopening. … [Read more...]
Employee at Westfield Nursing Home Tests Positive for COVID-19; Heritage Temporarily Suspends Admissions
WESTFIELD - An employee at a senior living facility in Westfield has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, a spokesman for Absolut Care of Westfield said the employee was put into quarantine after … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Rep. Tom Reed – May 12, 2020 Conference Call
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Conference Call on May 12 with Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who provides an update on the coronavirus situation with regional media. … [Read more...]
May 18 is Deadline for Public Input into COVID-19 Community Development Plan
JAMESTOWN - Public input is now being accepted for the city's plan to spend over $700,000 in federal money for two tentative programs involving finance aid for small businesses and a rental properties impacted by COVID-19. The money comes from the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Reports First Confirmed Pediatric Case of COVID-19 as State Prioritizes Testing for Children
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting the first local case of COVID-19 involving a child. County health officials reported Tuesday afternoon that the latest case of the novel coronavirus is also the county's first … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed, Borrello, Goodell, Giglio Reopen Press Conference – May 12, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), NY Senator George Borrello (R-Irving, 57th District), and Assembly members Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott, 150th District) and Joe Giglio (R-Gowanda, 149th District) hold a … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces Phased Reopening of Three Regions, Western New York not on List
IRONDEQUOIT - At least three regions of upstate New York will begin a phased reopening at the end of the week - but so far it appears Western New York is not on that list. Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday that the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier … [Read more...]
Local Community Members Celebrate “Child Care Provider Appreciation Day”
JAMESTOWN - Local officials and advocates took part in a Child Care Provider Appreciation Day event on Friday morning. The occasion was commemorated with a Thank You car parade that began with a 9 a.m. kick-off in Jamestown and proceeded through the … [Read more...]
